Design Lead at VRChat

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Design Lead

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#Social

#Design Leadership

#Platform

#3D

#User Segmentation

#Design Strategy

VRChat is looking for a Design Lead
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Join the VRChat Team!
VRChat offers a first-of-its kind, game-changing platform that provides an endless collection of social VR experiences and gives the power of creation to its robust community. With over 250,000 worlds and growing, VRChat’s vision is to allow users to bring their imaginations to life and help shape the metaverse anywhere in the world on any device.  VRChat has raised $100M to date with the support of investors Makers Fund, Anthos Capital and HTC. VRChat has grown with talent from: Netflix, Twitter, Meta, Microsoft, Roblox, Google, Amazon, Unity, Spotify, Discord, Uber, eBay, Robinhood, Twitch, Zynga and TikTok.
Come and join the mission!
Job Overview
We’re looking for an experienced Design Lead to join our passionate team in shaping world-class social experiences across platforms. In this role, you’ll lead the design strategy and execution for creator-facing tools and workflows, including the VRChat Creator Companion and other systems that support world and avatar creation.
As part of the Creators team, you’ll take point on understanding the needs of our diverse creator community, developing user segmentation, and crafting a design vision that empowers user-generated content (UGC) creators to thrive—and opens the door for new types of creators to join the platform.
This role reports to the VP of Design and collaborates closely with leads across the Creators group, the broader Design Leadership team, and the executive team. You’ll play a key role in shaping VRChat’s long-term strategy for building a powerful, inclusive, and scalable creator ecosystem.

Duties and Responsibilities
  • Design and deliver intuitive tools that help creators build engaging avatars, worlds, and monetized experiences across VR, mobile, and beyond.
  • Drive strategy for the creator ecosystem, including tools, workflows, support, and community needs—grounded in research and aligned with company goals.
  • Own end-to-end design execution, contributing hands-on work while guiding and reviewing design output across concepts, systems, and UI.
  • Develop scalable resources—guidelines, examples, and learning materials—to support creator success in expression, monetization, and cross-platform design.
  • Mentor and lead designers, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and excellence, while advocating for creator needs across teams.
  • Champion design thinking and innovation by staying current on trends and promoting best practices company-wide.


    • Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Design, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field—or equivalent professional experience.
  • 5+ years of proven experience in a design lead role at a high-growth, consumer-facing company, ideally in a fast-paced startup environment.
  • Demonstrated success leading high-performing design teams, with a strong record of both strategic leadership and hands-on contribution.
  • Portfolio showcasing a breadth of design leadership and execution, ideally focused on creator experiences and tools.
  • Deep understanding of design principles, industry trends, and emerging technologies.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to clearly articulate design decisions and advocate for design to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Experienced in cross-platform design, including spatial and 3D interfaces and tools. Experience with social immersive platforms preferred.
  • Skilled in managing time and priorities—able to navigate ambiguity, make trade-offs, and drive focus in a dynamic environment.


    • Benefits
  • Work from anywhere! VRChat is a 100% remote company
  • Health Benefits
  • 401K for US & RRSP for Canadian Employees
  • Stock Options
  • Generous paid holiday schedule
  • Unlimited/Flexible vacation time
  • Paid parental leave benefits


    • VRChat is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds. VRChat fosters a diverse, creative, and collaborative environment where anyone can contribute to any of the ongoing projects or direction of the roadmap at any time. If you’re a passionate team player who wants to have an impact on a dynamic team, we’d love to hear from you!
    All job offers are subject to satisfactory referencing and background checks.
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